Bidspirit auction | Chinese Qing Elm Horseshoe Jiaoyi

Chinese Qing Elm Horseshoe Jiaoyi Folding Chair - Chinese Qing dynasty carved elmwood jiaoyi or folding cross chair, late 19th century. The horseshoe crest rail supported by an elaborately carved back splat depicting a dragon amid clouds above the woven cord seat. Mounted with brass fittings. Accompanied by photocopy of a certificate of authenticity from the Ning Po Art & Craft Merchants Association, China. The certificate testifies that the hardwood chair, made in the Ming dynasty style, was manufactured over 100 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Height: 41 in x width: 31 in x depth: 31 3/4 in. Condition: The chair appears to be structurally sound and stable. There are no breaks to the cord seat; some fraying to the cords. A few splits forming in the wood along the reticulated elements of the splat. There is a break and evidence of past repair to the scalloped demi-lune element beneath one of the arms of the chair; the element is held in place by the surrounding elements, however, is at risk of becoming fully separated, and further, there is a residual glue visible surrounding the element. There are scattered scratches and scuffs, particularly along the legs and feet. To the metal hardware, there are areas of oxidation, accretions, and light verdigris patination.